Helping Verbs

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What is a helping verb?

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A helping verb is a verb that helps the main verb express an action or state of being. Examples include 'is', 'are', 'was', 'were', 'has', 'have', 'will', and 'may'.

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Identify the helping verb in this sentence: 'She may go with you after she completes her work.'

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may

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What type of verb is 'has' in the sentence: 'Mrs. Obama has given many speeches.'?

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Helping verb

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Which word is the helping verb in this sentence: 'My mom will help me with my homework when she gets back from the store.'?

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will

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Identify the main verb in the sentence: 'We can see the pirate ship from here.'

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see

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What is the helping verb in this sentence: 'He has crossed the street without someone helping him.'?

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has

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List three examples of helping verbs.

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is, are, will

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What is the role of a helping verb in a sentence?

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The role of a helping verb is to assist the main verb in forming a verb phrase that indicates tense, mood, or voice.

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True or False: Helping verbs can stand alone as the main verb in a sentence.

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False

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Fill in the blank: 'She ___ going to the party.' (Choose a helping verb)

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is